A must-see place for every religious tourist. The religious building of Khichauri - the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God. History and interesting facts.
A religious tour of Georgia should definitely include the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God in Khichaur. This place is one of the most sacred, has an unusual history. The blog "MadLoba" will tell you information about this monument, and also share genuine emotions from visiting this place
Visit the Cathedral of the Holy Mother of God in Khichauri⬇️
When visiting Georgia, it is worth getting to know not only the capital, large cities and resort areas. Georgia's attractions are very diverse. These include religious buildings: monasteries and cathedrals.
Christianity has been the state religion of the country since the 4th century. Many ancient temples have been preserved, and new ones were built in the 20th and 21st centuries, which are not inferior to the ancient ones in importance and beauty.
Many are dedicated to the Mother of God, because Iberia is considered the first lot of the Holy Mother of God.
A bit of history
There are 4 lots of the Holy Mother of God on planet Earth:
- Iberia;
- Mount Athos (Greece);
- Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in Ukraine;
- Seraphim-Diveyevo Monastery in Russia.
In 44 AD, the persecution of Christians began in Jerusalem. The Holy Apostles went to other countries and cities to preach the Holy Gospel. By lot, the Mother of God was given Iberia.
But by the command of the Lord, St. Andrew the First-Called went to preach the word of God in ancient Iberia, bringing with him the miraculous icon of the Mother of God.
Among the churches of the Holy Mother of God in Georgia:
- Cathedral of the Blachernae Icon of the Mother of God in Zugdidi;
- Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Batumi;
- Holy Dormition Church in Borjomi district;
- Temple of the Miracle Worker Iveron Icon of the Mother of God on Mount Mahata (Tbilisi);
- Church of the Holy Mother of God in Khichauri (Adjara).
Khichauri
The village of Khichauri is located in the Shuakhevi municipality, Adjara. It is 60 km from here to Batumi, and about 6 km to Shaukhevi. During the Soviet era, a border detachment of the KGB of the USSR was based here.
After the withdrawal of Soviet troops, all residential and other buildings, as well as the vehicle fleet, were handed over to local residents. A temporary church was located in the former company commander's quarters.
Later, the Church of the Holy Mother of God was built where the parade ground used to be. Although this is a modern temple, it was built in the ancient style.
In 2009, under the patronage of the Orthodox churches of Georgia The Saint Tbel Abuseridze University was opened in the village.
What else to see in Khichauri
What see in Georgia, in particular, in mountainous Adjara?
One of the new tourist routes leads to the Shuakhevi municipality. There are many interesting things in the vicinity of the village of Khichauri and the town of Shuakhevi.
In these places, curious tourists will see ancient structures:
- arched stone bridges:
Tamariskhidi in Makho,
Dandalo,
Vardzhanauli,
Khabelashvilebi.
- fortresses:
Kaviani,
Otolta.
- an old mill.
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Photo source: georgiantravelguide.com
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